Fitness enthusiasts who regularly engage in workouts may be wondering whether it is safe to engage in physical activities after laser hair removal, since sweating triggers skin sensitivities.
Before your skin has had the chance to settle down, it is wise to refrain from engaging in high-intensity workouts in order to reduce risk of rashes or other complications.
Avoid high-intensity workouts
Laser hair removal is a fantastic way to permanently rid yourself of unwanted hair and achieve smooth, hair-free skin. But before and after treatment it is important to take certain precautions to protect skin damage and ensure optimal results; such as exercising too soon or hard enough, and exposing treated areas to sunlight.
After having laser hair removal done, the ideal time for returning to exercise is after your skin has had time to recover from treatment. Laser can irritate the skin, leading to redness, swelling, and discomfort – giving the area time to heal can take anywhere between a few hours and several days, depending on its size and your individual sensitivity levels.
High-intensity workouts generate much sweating, which may irritate the treated area and result in ingrown hairs or rashes. Furthermore, any form of exercise which requires excessive jumping or bouncing should also be avoided as this can further irritate skin and make removing ingrown hairs more challenging. It is usually best to wait 24 hours after laser hair removal before returning to exercise routines.
After laser hair removal, another thing you should avoid doing is vigorously rubbing the treated area with your hands. This may irritate and increase the risk of infection, so instead use a towel to pat the area dry instead. Likewise, wearing loose clothing after laser treatment will reduce friction on your skin.
Laser hair removal can be used on virtually all areas of the body, although it’s most popularly utilized on arms, legs, and bikini area. While facial treatments are also possible, it is advised to wait until new growth has appeared before treating that area again.
Sunscreen should also be applied liberally when exercising outdoors to protect skin from UV radiation and reduce risk of ingrown hairs and rashes post laser treatment. In addition, using moisturizer on the treated area after exercise will keep it hydrated and prevent ingrown hairs or rashes after laser treatments.
Avoid exposing the treatment area to the sun
Laser hair removal is an increasingly popular treatment option for unwanted body hair. It works by emitting laser light that absorbs pigment from hair shafts, which then turns to heat that destroys hair follicles and prevents future hair growth in that area. However, it’s essential to avoid direct sunlight before and after receiving laser hair removal as prolonged sun exposure may damage skin permanently and lead to serious side effects.
If you want to reduce the likelihood of getting sunburnt, wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and limit exposure to the sun and other sources of UV rays – particularly if you have dark skin; laser hair removal doesn’t always work effectively due to difficulty differentiating between hair pigmentation and skin pigmentation.
After receiving laser hair removal treatment, it is also advisable to refrain from working out for 24 hours afterward. Working out can cause sweating that irritates the skin, exacerbating redness and swelling as well as contain bacteria which irritate hair follicles that could trigger a rash reaction.
If you want to resume exercising after treatment has concluded, wait until your skin has fully recovered from it – usually about 48 hours later – before resume your regular workout schedule. However, if signs of inflammation or irritation emerge after this time frame, please seek medical advice immediately.
After laser hair removal, it is wise to refrain from exercising too soon as sweat can irritate the treated skin, potentially leading to rashes or infections. Furthermore, sweat can contaminate treatments rendered ineffective. If you do decide to work out, an organic bubble wrap or shower cap may help protect you from excessive perspiration; any products which induce sweating such as deodorants or depilatory lotions must also be avoided as these will have negative side-effects on the treatment process.
Avoid swimming
Laser hair removal is one of the best ways to permanently eliminate unwanted body hair, but it’s essential to take good care in healing afterward. Though you might want to hit the gym immediately following treatment, give your skin time to heal before heading outside into direct sunlight as this could damage its fragile cells.
Swimming should also be avoided after laser hair removal as the chlorine found in pools can irritate the treatment area and may even lead to infection if it comes into contact with open pores or wounds. Hot showers, saunas and steam baths should also be avoided after laser hair removal as these increase body temperature leading to sweating which aggravates sensitive hair follicles which could result in an infection or rash.
If you must exercise after laser hair removal, it’s wise to opt for lower-intensity activities like walking or yoga that won’t require excessive friction on the skin. Also wear loose-fitting clothing so your pores can breathe easily.
Avoid shaving the treatment area until your hair has grown out enough for easy notice, which will help avoid ingrown hairs and skin infections. Furthermore, it’s wise to refrain from plucking, waxing or bleaching prior to laser therapy, as these methods could hinder its effectiveness at eliminating hair growth while simultaneously hindering its removal by laser treatment.
Avoid hot showers
Laser hair removal treatments leave skin very fragile and require gentle care to avoid discomfort or burnout. Therefore, hot showers or saunas should be avoided after treatments as prolonged exposure to heat may cause burnout or itching in some patients.
After having laser treatment, it is also advisable to avoid hot baths as hot water can make your skin itchy and burning – as well as cause redness. Instead, cold water could help soothe inflammation while also soothing the skin.
Laser hair removal can be an efficient and safe solution to unwanted hair removal, yet there are certain things you will need to avoid in order to obtain optimal results. Chief among them: physical exercise such as high intensity workouts. After laser treatments, your body tends to sweat heavily which may irritate and inflame your skin leading to rashes or infections.
After laser hair removal, it is recommended to wait 24 to 48 hours before engaging in physical activities such as exercising and hot showers or saunas. The reason behind this is due to how sensitive skin will become after treatment, with heat causing burning and itching as well as blisters or burns, potentially harming treatment areas.
Keep in mind that waxing, plucking or shaving the treated area will irritate and slow the settling process of new hair growth, while also hindering laser’s effectiveness at working effectively on it.
Laser hair removal offers an effective and permanent solution to unwanted hair growth. It is less invasive than other methods and more convenient, more cost-effective and affordable than shaving or waxing – an attractive solution suitable for both men and women, regardless of body part or part.
